Child dies after Lewisham fire

A 12 year old boy has died following a fire in Lewisham

Crews were called out to Lewisham Road at 23.45hrs on Tuesday 8th July and despite the efforts of the emergency services the child died at the scene

A woman, aged 54, was taken to hospital by paramedics. Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

Detective Chief Inspector Danian Reid, from the Met’s local investigations team in south east London, said:

"This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with everyone involved.

“We continue to work alongside investigators from the London Fire Brigade to establish the cause of the fire.

“We understand the impact this will have on the community and there will be local neighbourhood officers, and other emergency services, in the area as enquiries continue."

The cause of the fire is being investigated by the London Fire Brigade but is not believed to be suspicious at this stage.

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